Misrepresented mAh Ego Batteries

[MittenKitten]

I know this is a bit far out, call me crazy if you wish, but does anyone think it might be possible for a Co-Op to be formed in the United Kingdom whereby a (drum roll), a manufacturing industry could be started? I know they're very out of date and common of course if you happen to be a conservative, but there once was a time when we did manufacture in this country, for anyone under the age of 35/40ish, it's true honestly, I'm not telling stories, but we had manufacturing all over this country, we used the shipping lanes too (they still exist...the shipping lanes I mean), and we....another drum roll, EXPORTED things, and I mean real things.

What if we could do it again? Dreams can come true and all stories do usually start with "Once Upon A Time", but do have a happy ending. Although we do buy in some great stuff, we've had miserable times here in the UK, but why can't we manufacture for ourselves?

Is it really that impossible, why are we so dependent on other countries, why are we flying planes all over the place to bring goods into the UK and Europe, we have great minds, the opportunity, if forums like this can be built, why can't there be a Co-Op of people who manufacture to high quality standards who we buy from, but also put our cash into? Everyone's a winner!

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How hard can it be, in the interests of this thread, we just took apart a 900mAh eGo-C Twist? xx Linda

 

[MittenKitten]

Isn't pulling things to bits fun!

Yep hee hee xx Linda, took me ages to get into that 900mAh though, what a bugger, got a blister, I'd say where there's blame there's a claim, but I'd have to sue Rob!

 

[Ninjaassasin1983]

MittenKitten I agree about the manufacturing we have some of the greatest vape minds in the world here I'm sure they could lead the industry in top class vape gear ego batts mods mech mods drippers rba's rba's clearos the lot it's a great idea

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[MittenKitten]

@MittenKitten I agree about the manufacturing we have some of the greatest vape minds in the world here I'm sure they could lead the industry in top class vape gear ego batts mods mech mods drippers rba's rba's clearos the lot it's a great idea

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Thanks @Ninjaassasin, there are many who would "poo poo" the idea because it seems outrageous for the UK to even contemplate such drastic actions as to MAKE FOR OURSELVES and dum, dum dum....(that's from that thing at the end of Eastenders) actually EXPORT too!! How novel hee hee xx

 

[Ninjaassasin1983]

Only problem I can see is price but I think the more intelligent consumer would be willing to spend a few more quid on quality merchandise

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[MittenKitten]

Totally agree but when you consider how many things can go wrong, not just with the batteries, clearos etc, customs, delivery, if people have bricks and mortar shops as well they are paying over the odds because of staffing costs, rents, insurance etc. When are people going to stop and realise though that vaping is approximately 95% cheaper than smoking cigarettes, it wouldn't be hard to form a Co-Op of like minded people and start a manufacturing industry in this country, the growth is exponential and the benefits overall are staggering x Linda

 

[Ninjaassasin1983]

true about it being cheaper - I used an app to calculate how much I used to spend on ciggies and how much I spend on vaping upto now I haven't saved much due to trying different liquids and different gear but im starting to save a lot now so starting up is a bit expensive but long term yes there are savings to be made.
Plus I prefer the taste of vaping I lost the taste for fags a long time ago and just never realised.

 

[VaperCaper]

I don't think you can compete in the UK with China. Not for electronics.

China is not short of skilled factory workers who are happy to work for 30p an hour and the single biggest cost in manufacturing is labour. Minimum wage here is more than 20 times higher. (£6.31)

It also costs more to transport a container of goods from London to say Manchester than it does to ship the same container from HongKong to Southampton.

Add on the costs of 'elf and safety' laws etc etc and you'd probably end up with things costing something like 10x higher to the end consumer. People might be prepared to pay a bit extra but noone is going to buy an eGo twist that costs £150.

 

[MittenKitten]

I don't think you can compete in the UK with China. Not for electronics.

China is not short of skilled factory workers who are happy to work for 30p an hour and the single biggest cost in manufacturing is labour. Minimum wage here is more than 20 times higher. (£6.31)

It also costs more to transport a container of goods from London to say Manchester than it does to ship the same container from HongKong to Southampton.

Add on the costs of 'elf and safety' laws etc etc and you'd probably end up with things costing something like 10x higher to the end consumer. People might be prepared to pay a bit extra but noone is going to buy an eGo twist that costs £150.

I agree with what you've said...however, this needs action from Government rather than individuals to change this. We seem to be running scared of the Chinese and all the while they are buying up things left, right and centre, we'll soon be owned by China (for anyone who still believes that British Gas is British think on, it belongs to the French). We have become apathetic and complacent and our latest nuclear power station is being built with Chinese money and the Government have given them a "special rate" for the electricity they produce to make sure they get a return on their investment. Never mind the British consumer getting fuel at a fair price, so long as the Chinese get their cash back hey? If we had enough people buying from British industry and ploughing money back into this Country through manufacturing then the price would have to be pushed down. I believe what you are saying about the cost of transportation, but surely the container doesn't just magically appear in Southampton? Once the container is in Southampton, the goods still have to be distributed across the UK. Are you saying that a factory in Southampton making electronics couldn't distribute those goods here at the same cost?

We need a Government with the balls to impose a Green Fuel Tax on good imported to help re-balance and redress the costs, afterall, they now charge Green Fuel Tax on UK passengers but not on goods shipped in from China. As the Chinese become more successful, so their costs will rise but will we be in a position to step in and compete to produce the goods we want?

 

[bbav]

Funny I should find this thread now as I have just sat here and pulled 2 ego-CE4 batteries apart,both were brought together as a twin pack 900mAh starter kit from a market stall.One refused to power on after a charge so being a pack rat it was thrown in a draw.The other one the threads went on the inside so it wouldn't charge.Deciding to see if I could repair the one with broken threads with the head of the one that wouldn't power on I pulled them both apart..soldering was appalling! Once opened I found a very thin battery with 2 rusting nails taped to it.